Hurtigruten's outgoing UK sales director James Howlett is to join Kuoni sister brand Solmar Villas at the end of April.
James Howlett is to join Solmar Villas at the end of April 2026 (Credit: Solmar Villas
Howlett will take up a new sales and distribution director role at Solmar, which was acquired by Kuoni parent Der Touristik – now Dertour – in January 2024.
In his new post, Howlett will shape and execute sales and distribution strategy, develop the sales team and grow relationships with travel agents, tour operators and online travel agents.
Prior to joining Hurtigruten almost four years ago, Howlett worked for Fred Holidays, Uniworld and Collette.
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